Sat, 22 Nov 2025

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget

But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.

* £1.3 billion extra funding expected for Electric Car Grant scheme
* Scheme has helped 35,000 switch to electric vehicles since its launch in July
* Early research suggests there's little indication that the scheme has attracted entirely new buyers
* Funding will also go towards creating more charging points and helping people without driveways to charge their cars
* Consultation on Permitted Development Rights expected to make it easier for those without off-street parking to access charging
* Possibility of a pay-per-mile tax from 2028, with the government wanting a "fairer system" for electric vehicle owners
* All new cars will have to be electric or hybrid from 2030 when petrol and diesel car sales are banned
* £200 million extra funding expected for speeding up rollout of chargepoints across the UK
* Current charging infrastructure includes almost 87,000 points in around 44,000 locations
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